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De'Asia Griffin

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General information

Hobbies & Interests

  • Counseling And Therapy
  • Writing
  • Studying
  • Community Service And Volunteering
  • Mental Health
  • Meditation and Mindfulness

Reading

  • Self-Help
  • Leadership
  • Women's Fiction
  • Social Issues
  • Poetry

I read books multiple times a week.

Bio

Hello, my name is De’Asia Griffin and I am a 22-year-old African American woman currently attending Francis Marion University. I want to start a career in mental health advocacy or counseling, especially within the Black community. My overall goal is to incite change and help my community improve as it is something I am very passionate about. As someone who comes from a lower-income community, I want to give back and make life better for everyone. Our community needs that uplifting energy and from me volunteering with my community to on campus with me being Vice President of NAACP and a member of Phi Beta Lambda Business Fraternity, Inc. I plan on continuing to help as much as I can. I am on track to be a first-generation college student as well as going to graduate school and earning a Bold scholarship would be a great help to me and my family. Thank you for your consideration!

Education

Francis Marion University

Bachelor's degree program

2020 – 2024

Majors:
  • Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Minors:
  • Sociology and Anthropology

Goose Creek High

High School

2016 – 2020

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Bachelor's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
Howard University, North Carolina A & T State University, North Carolina Central University, Claflin University, Fayetteville State University

Career

  • Store Associate; Follows policies and procedures concerning cash, check, card, and refund transactions. Addresses asset recovery and assists on the sales floor with merchandise. Delivers excellent customer service with a positive, professional attitude.

    Retail · Ross Stores, Inc.

    Jan 2020 – Present

  • Media Production Worker; Assists with setup, breakdown, and operation of video cameras and other production equipment for athletic events. Manages camera outputs as well as live stream production.

    Media Production · Francis Marion University Media Production

    Jan 2021 – Present

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Mental Health Care
Dream career goals:
Clinical Psychologist
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
Lotus Scholarship
For my whole life, I was raised in a single-parent household by my mother. With her having me and my older disabled brother to take care of, times were rough and money was tight for most of my life. From house to house and job to job, life was not easy for me. My mother pushing me to be successful and take life by the reins made me realize that life was a gift and that I had to persevere no matter what was thrown at me. From having to pay for most of my tuition out of pocket and having to make a way out of no way, my life experiences have made me more grateful for my situation. Using the education I am receiving with a Bachelors in Psychology and being a part of the collegiate NAACP and being president of said collegiate chapter has allowed me to give back to my community. I use my platform to build a network of supportive individuals and organizations that align with personal and professional goals. From volunteering at local community centers to having educational seminars, I make an impact in my community one day at a time to show others like me that your upbringing does not represent your future.
Healing Self and Community Scholarship
This question resonates in my heart as the people of the world struggle daily, especially college students. For most, this is their first time being away from home and having to worry financially about their education can cause a lot of stress in a person’s life. This taught me to prioritize my mental health and major in psychology in college as my first year was extremely hard for me being away from home and being surrounded by others I did not know. This then introduced me to counseling and how much of an impact it makes on student’s lives. I realized that adding community-oriented workshops and programs, especially outreach programs can reach underserved populations. Also as a person of color who wants to be a therapist, it is difficult to find many in this field but I am willing to do what it takes to help any community. By normalizing conversations around mental health and providing information on available resources, individuals may be more likely to seek help. These programs will reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness and create a healthy and safe environment. While I am studying for my bachelor's in Psychology and aiming to go for my Master's and PhD, I truly believe I can make a difference no matter what challenges may present themselves.
De'Asia Griffin Student Profile | Bold.org